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Show I I I Page IB Lakeside Review I f Thursday, October 30, 1980 4 I t k t Saving Sense ? i 1 By SAVING SENSE SYSTEM: SEE, SAVE, SORT, SEND, SPEND. SEE those coupons, refund slips, free items, bonus gifts, and premiums. SAVE every coupon, box, label, cap inner seals, tab, dtc. SORT these into four groups: Food, Household Aids, Personal Aids, Misc. SPEND those coupons to best advantage. SEND for those cash refunds on a regular basis. Im going to devote this column to questions asked me by other couponers. First of all it might bring into focus some of the Saving Sense practices, and secondly these might be some of the questions you have but just havent gotten around to writing about. (1) Can you send for a refund offer after it has expired? Some companies will honor such a request for a few days after the expiration date because they want to be as accommodating as possible, and keep you as a satisfied customer. But this is asking for special favors and from my experience, it is best not to expect companies to do this. I like to be sure that when I spend the postage and time to send for a refund offer, I have done everything on my part HANDMADE ITEMS are arranged by Roxie Kirkpatrick (leftV and Maxine Stephens for the Roy Ladies of Elks g annual charity event, the Holiday Fair, planned for Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A pancake breakfast will be served for a charge of $2.75 for adults and $2.25 children. The public is invited to the breakfast and also to do some holiday shopping. Candy, baked goods, homemade fund-raisin- gifts and stocking stuffers will be sold with proceeds going to local hospitals and other organizations. The fair will be held at the Elks Lodge, 1875 W. 5200 S., Roy, and there is no admission charge. Mrs. Stephens is president of the organization, Mrs. Kirkpatrick is in charge of the baked goods and LeeMaye Voorhees as general chairman of the event. DGHV For Your Halloween Party FREE PITCHER OF YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE UJiflCT Any 05.GO - COOO THURS. SAT. RDGR to' fulfill the necessary JANE CARPENTER Most people try just using the cents-of- f coupons because they are the most readily available and can be used instantly in the local stores without the it is better for you if you keep each refund request separate. I would be very interested if you have had any ; experience with this. (5) Are POP waiting period that refund offers . require. But when you see that you seals ever interchangeable? n In some cases, yes. One save about 15 to 20 percent only with coupons, you figure that it just isnt manufacturer will allow you to send two POP seals of smaller size items worth it. Once you combine refunding, free that will equal or surpass the size of i gifts, and swapping with couponing and items asked for. That is, if the company asks for the keep track of your savings for a few POP seal from the 28 oz. bottle, you dan months, the savings alone will sustain send in seals from two or more bottles interest. your that will add up to 28 oz. or more.,' ; (4) I have two refund offers that are Not all companies will do this. You addressed to the same clearing house. Can I send them both in one envelope will just have to try it and hope for the best. As you become an experienced and save postage? refunder, you will learn which com-- ! My advice would be that this is not a I what have read panies are the most leninet. These are good practice. From (I have not personally tried this) the companies that I really try to utilize companies do not like to have two or first when purchasing items for refund more requests included in the same offers. I know I am going to get courteous and fast service from them. envelope. Ill see you next week. And do send These requests may ormay not be for those suggestions and letters to me. the same company. Several companies or one They do so much to keep this column use the same clearing house company may have several separate what you want to know. Send them to: offers going on at the same time and Jane Carpenter, 2801 West 4850 South, Roy, Utah 84067. (proof-of-purchas- well-know- requirements, one of which is to send in before the expiration date. If you are lucky enough to get a refund extension, fine, but I wouldnt plan on it. (2) How important is it to keep records of refund offers that I have sent for? The basic reason for this is so you wont send for the same refund offer twice and chance getting a rejection letter. You may not remember that you have sent before but the chances are the clearing house will. Also, you will have a record of the date you mailed for the refund and if you fail to get a response within a reasonable time (usually six to eight weeks) you will have the records available so you can write the company to see why you did not receive your refund. (3) I was excited about couponing when I first started, but now I am losing interest. I just dont seem to save as ' much as I thought I would. What am I doing wrong? Probably nothing. First of all, real 'saving does not, happen magically overnight. It takes a sincere effort to combine all the aspects of the system and consider it a challenge, not a duty. Records are important, and most of all an efficient filing system should be established. You must give it time. Work out the bugs in your own system as applicable to your shopping needs and habits and stay in there pitching. ' Recipes From Home Popcorn Balls 1-- 1- 2- - One - One n cup white sugar package jello (small Orange for Halloween 3- - One cup white Karo syrup Stir together to blend. Bring to a boil over low to medium heat. Stir to keep from sticking and boil 3 to 4 minutes. Pour syrup over 5 quarts popped corn and shape into small balls for trick or treaters. Add raisins for black and orange popcorn balls. These popcorn balls can be made with lime jello and cherry jello and stacked up for Christmas treats or shaped like eggs using grape jello and lemon jello for Easter basket goodies. Lucille Barton Clinton 4-- Bread ' Add- l4 cup oil l2 Tbsps. salt Add- 5 cups Add- 4-- 5 flour and beat until smooth 350-37- MJL SIPOOCC ANY D.Q. TREAT OF YOUR CHOICE PITCHER OF YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE And Quart of D.Q. Ice Cream VmW , more cups flour until not sticky. Knead 10 min. Cut into 4 parts and let rest 10 min. Roll with rolling pin until a little longer than cookie sheet, and 10 wide. Fold from sides into 3 thicknesses. Seal edges. Roll lengthwise lightly. Lift ends and twist. Lay on greased cookies sheet. Combine 1 egg with 2 tsp. water and wash top.. ; Sprinkle with Sesame seeds if desired and let double in bulk. Bake 0 min. at LeAnn Croft Layton 25-3- V - Any $10.00 BGQ ; J |